SEO Director

Jellyfish jellyfish.com Open · verified Aug 21, 2026

Hybrid Mumbai Full-time Director SEO

Leadership SEO role at Jellyfish. Mumbai · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll set SEO direction for major client accounts across technical, content, and authority-building work
You'll advise senior clients, turn search data into recommendations, and own growth-focused roadmaps
You'll unite Content, Digital PR, and Paid Media around one Earned Media plan
You'll guide delivery, measurement, innovation, and profitability across multiple SEO programs
You'll manage and develop SEO managers while building training and knowledge-sharing initiatives

What you bring

At least eight years shaping enterprise SEO strategy and delivering organic growth
You understand technical SEO, structured data, JavaScript frameworks, and web performance
You bring advanced analytics and reporting skills with GA4, Adobe Analytics, Looker Studio, and enterprise SEO platforms
You can connect digital PR, content marketing, and authority-building into a unified approach
You communicate complex SEO recommendations persuasively to senior stakeholders and manage several high-profile projects

Who this fits

This role suits a collaborative SEO leader who can manage teams, influence senior clients, and connect technical, content, PR, and paid media work. It is a hybrid position in Mumbai, with remote work available for up to sixty percent of your days and flexible hours between 8am and 6:30pm. Apply with a resume in English.

From the employer

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

As an SEO Director within Earned Media, you will lead SEO strategy across enterprise-level clients, ensuring an understanding of broader organic search, content marketing, and digital PR programs. You will manage SEO roadmaps, mentor teams, and promote strategic innovation, ensuring our Earned Media capability continues to deliver industry-leading results.

You will bring deep technical expertise and the ability to engage with clients at a senior level, ensuring they receive SEO solutions that improve measurable growth. You will also help shape internal processes, knowledge-sharing programs, and cross-channel collaboration.

Your responsibilities will include:

Define and own SEO strategies across main client accounts, ensuring the best technical, content, and authority-building approaches.
Be the primary strategic consultant for clients, providing high-level SEO insights and driving measurable growth.
Collaborate with Content, Digital PR, and Paid Media teams to provide an integrated Earned Media strategy.
Own and evolve SEO measurement frameworks, using tools such as GA4, Adobe Analytics, Google Search Console, Looker Studio, and enterprise SEO platforms.
Implement new SEO innovations, such as AI-driven content optimization, automation, and data science applications.

Oversee the operational delivery of SEO programs, ensuring seamless execution across technical SEO, content marketing, and link-building initiatives.
Take ownership of client performance KPIs, ensuring that teams deliver against agreed goals while maintaining profitability.

Manage, mentor, and develop Senior SEO Managers and SEO Managers, ensuring professional growth and a strong talent pipeline within the Earned Media team.
Identify and address knowledge gaps within the team by implementing structured training programs, workshops, and peer-to-peer learning initiatives.
Stay ahead of SEO industry trends, algorithm updates, and emerging technologies, integrating them into our strategic approach.

Champion AI-driven automation, data-driven insights, and cutting-edge SEO methodologies to enhance performance and efficiency.

Skills

8+ years of experience in enterprise-level SEO strategy, with experience delivering organic growth.
Knowledge of technical SEO, structured data, JavaScript frameworks, and web performance optimization.
Advanced expertise in SEO analytics, automation, and reporting, with proficiency in GA4, Adobe Analytics, Looker Studio, and enterprise SEO platforms.
Strong understanding of digital PR, content marketing, and authority-building strategies, ensuring a holistic Earned Media approach.
Ability to translate complex SEO insights into executive-level recommendations and strategic roadmaps.

Ability to engage and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Organisational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple high-profile projects.
Ability to present complex ideas persuasively, whether in client meetings, internal strategy sessions, or industry events.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

🏦 Jellyfish contributes to your retiral benefits via Provident Fund (PF) contribution

Jellyfish provides best-in-class group medical insurance & life insurance cover to employees

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